transitive. To surround with a hedge or fence as a boundary, or for purposes of defence. Also with in, about. to hedge off: to fence off with a hedge.

To protect, support, or obstruct with stakes.

transitive. With adverbs. to rail in: to enclose (a space or thing) with rails. to rail off: to separate by a railing. Occasionally also with about…

with adverbs. To close up or in, to keep out, to shut off with a barrier of stakes.

To obstruct or close with a chain.

transitive. To enclose or mark off (a certain space) with a rope. Chiefly in passive. Usually with in, off; also with out, round.

To close for hunting or fishing (a forest, river, etc.).

To enclose or mark off with hurdles. Also with out, up, round.

To close or shut with a barrier. Commonly with off, in.

transitive. spec. To fortify (a defensive work) by constructing barriers or barricades across an approach, the line of fire, etc.; to provide…

With in, off, up: To enclose, hem in, seclude, shut off (esp. for safety or protection). rare.

To furnish or fit with stones; to pave, or build up, with stone or stones. (See also quot. 1876.) Also, to cover or shut up with stones (also figur…